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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.62, 2,532.25 and 648.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.62, 2,532.25 and 648.66 is: 972.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.62 : 2,532.25 = 648.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.62/2,532.25 = 648.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.62x = 2,532.25 × 648.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.62x = 1,642,569.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,569.29/1,688.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.73

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